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Find errand runners in Portland, ME that you’ll love
60 errand runners are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 4 years
What others are saying about errand runners in Portland, ME
Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient,…
Review for Katie H. by Nicole L.
Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!
Review for Diane J. by Lindsay D.
Bryn was outstanding. We hired her to take care of our 6 month old son. She was punctual and did a wonderful job caring for him. She is…
Review for Bryndan A. by Hans R.
Errand runners in Portland, ME
Kelsey C.
Westbrook, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy.
Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I love helping people with their daily needs. I connect well with people, respect their privacy & space while ensuring their safety & taking care of the needs that I am there for. I am happy to run errands, take to dr's appointments, assist at home all while ensuring that they feel comfortable with me in their home and give them...
I'm passionate about people, animals & serving others &somewhere along the way, it's developed into caring for what's important to them. Recently I decided to offer pet& housesitting. I love caring for their pets as I don't have any of my own at this time. In summary, I love caring for pets& people and share in the joy of caring...
a warm, caring, and upbeat person who truly enjoys connecting with others. With experience in caregiving, early childhood education, and being a mom of three, patience, flexibility, and empathy come naturally to me.
I love offering companionship, running errands, sharing good conversations, or simply helping create a clean,...
Elieth can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, transportation
Kelsey C.
Westbrook, ME
$15-20/hr
Hello!
Housekeeping: I am very detail oriented and organized. I have a house of my own which I pride in keeping clean and neat. I grew up with a mother who installed the love of a clean home in me. I can bring my own equipment or use yours. I can also help with meal prep or schedule/errands or appointment help to help you keep...
Hello! My name is Sarah - I am a 27-year-old registered dietitian who is currently in physician assistant school. I am doing clinical rotations at central Maine medical center this summer and am looking for part time jobs. I am extremely hard working, love being around people and animals, and enjoy the great outdoors! In my...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Georgia. I am a reliable worker with a strong sense of order and cleanliness, and several years of experience in housekeeping. and also doing errands as well.
I would like to help out a family or individual in the Southern Maine area with odd jobs to help make life feel a bit lighter. This might include...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years. I have also worked in a preschool! I am currently studying to be an occupational therapist and I have experience with children with special needs. I am happy to run any errands needed and help with anything around the house! Hope to...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available to run errands, drive to appointments, etc. I am very comfortable with pets. I am not comfortable with providing any personal care.
My previous employment was working with seniors in the capacity of a Registered Nurse. I enjoy working with seniors and have experience with working with individuals with Alzheimer and Dementia. I am happy to meet companionship needs as well. I understand the various needs of seniors from housework, doctor appointments, running...
Erin can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Catherine M.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$15-25/hr
Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep. No Personal Care, Such As Bathing
I have raised my 2 kids and I am now looking for things to keep me busy. I enjoy helping people and would love the opportunity to make a seniors life easier. I would be happy to take them out to run errands, take them to appts, handle light housekeeping and meal prep. I am very comfortable with pets.
I am also available for dog...
Catherine can also help with: Errands, meal prep
If you need some assistance with errands or household management, I would love to help you out. Extremely flexible schedule.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie and I love working with kiddos. My initial career choice was to become a teacher, but I ultimately ended up choosing music business instead. I would love to help with whatever you need help with (errands, pick up, drop off, housekeeping, etc). I have roughly 3 years of experience: my most recent being...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!"
Nicole L.
5.0
(1)
I have been an in-home private care provider for the past 20 years. I have worked with dementia patients, hospice, as well as people in need of someone to be there for all needs such as personal care, to shopping and running errands. I love working with elderly clients because it gives me the opportunity to help older people...
Diane can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!"
Lindsay D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bryn! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine. I currently work at Buxton Center Elementary and am looking to fill time after school hours only! I have worked at daycares since I was a Junior in HS. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time ranging...
Bryndan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lovely! Hired her for my 8 month old twins while we attended a wedding. She jumped right in, quietly managed their care, and was punctual, polite, and professional!"
Stephen G.
I'm a 20-year-old part time college student and am looking for some extra income. I consider myself a very reliable, thorough and enthusiastic worker. I am able to help with things such as grocery shopping, post office runs, dog walking etc. I can provide help with organization, housekeeping, meal prep, event planning and...
I am a mom and teacher/manager of a daycare. My days and evenings involve running errands for many people.
Laysse R.
Buxton, ME
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to clean and organize. I've been babysitting for about 5 years and I always make sure the hiuse is spotless before I leave. I love running errands for people and helping others. I've been running errands for a family for about 2 years now and I love it.
I am new to home care outside of family but with extensive in home family care providing meals, overnights, doctor appointments, cleaning, quality time together, play games, teach crafts, and run errands.
Jo can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, respite care
Donna C.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have done senior care jobs in the past. Most recently, I have been doing child care in my home. Before and while doing that I was doing 24 hr care for my father who had Alzheimer's disease and passed away at the age of 93 in 2010. Before caring solely for my father, I did part time jobs for elderly people. My duties included...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Portland
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Portland, ME?
Hiring an errand runner in Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $20.82 per hour as of May 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Portland, ME?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Portland, ME. There are currently 11 errand runners in Portland. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Portland who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Portland?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Portland. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Portland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for Portland, ME errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Errand Runners in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners.